Open AccessRoad Transport System in Southeast Asia; Problems and Economic Solutions
Author(s) -
Sara Kaffashi,
Mad Nasir Shamsudin,
Maynard S. Clark,
Shaufique Fahmi Sidique,
Alias Radam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
current world environment
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2320-8031
pISSN - 0973-4929
DOI - 10.12944/cwe.11.1.02
Subject(s) - kuala lumpur , southeast asia , economic welfare , globe , air pollution , natural resource economics , consumption (sociology) , business , environmental planning , sustainable transport , energy consumption , welfare , geography , economics , engineering , sustainability , social science , history , ecology , ancient history , chemistry , sociology , biology , ophthalmology , marketing , market economy , medicine , organic chemistry , electrical engineering
In Southeast Asian countries (SEA), road transport accounts for the main energy consumption and CO2 emission. Air pollution is a major concern in densely populated cities such as Bangkok, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur. The main objective of this paper is to give insights on trends of transport development, car ownership, and CO2 emissions in Southeast Asia. This study also attempts to review the successful transportation policies around the globe and to introduce the possible instruments that can help reduce air pollution in Southeast Asian countries. Economic instruments to estimate the benefits of a cleaner environment due to new policies are introduced as well. The results of this research could help policy makers consider approaches that could internalize external costs of transportation and maximize the societal welfare.
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